The Opportunity
We are actively recruiting for an ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitor/Paralegal to join our Defence Litigation Team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a leading Northern Ireland based Law firm, specialising in defence litigation.
Your new role will involve working closely with our team of Solicitors to assist with the progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third party experts, trial preparation and legal research, and building and developing your own caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, pursuing completion of files in line with client instruction for the commercial benefit of the firm.
* Communicate, build and utilise relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner, using all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written.
* Proactively identify next steps required on matter, discuss those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and take action as agreed.
* Interview witnesses and draft statements.
* Liaise with parties involved in claims, including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.
* Draft pleadings and applications.
* Instruct counsel and attend conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person.
* Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.
* Deliver agreed performance targets and quality standards.
* Maintain case management systems with up to date management information for clients.
* Ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations.
Requirements:
* This role would be best suited to a Newly Qualified Solicitor or experienced file handling Paralegal.
* Experience of Industrial Disease claims is desired, but not essential.
* Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum desirable.
* Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred.
* Good advocacy skills.
* Excellent inter-personal and client care skills.
* Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
* Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
What We Offer:
* An attractive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid working (2 days in the office/ 3 days wfh).
* 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days).
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa).
* SIMPLY Health Care Cash Plan.
* We Care 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
* Death in Service.
* Critical Illness Cover.
* PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance).
* Pension Contribution (5% Employee / 3% Employer).
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Tech Scheme.
* Season Ticket Loan.
* Gym Flex.